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Kym Marsh Says Resurfaced Popstars Clip Left Her 'Humiliated' and 'Ashamed'

She describes lasting insecurity from the exchange, reflecting on early reality TV’s treatment of young performers.

Overview

  • Kym Marsh told Prima Magazine that being called fat on Popstars made her feel humiliated, ashamed and insecure.
  • The resurfaced 2001 footage shows judge Nigel Lythgoe questioning her diet and exercise and telling her to lose weight, a tone that earned him the nickname “Nasty Nigel.”
  • Marsh said she was chosen for Hear’Say for her talent yet felt reduced to an object by the remark.
  • Looking ahead to turning 50 in June, she plans a year-long celebration and says she will prioritise her health and wellbeing; her fourth grandchild was born on Christmas Day.
  • She is set to lead the stage adaptation of Single White Female, opening in January at Brighton’s Theatre Royal before a UK and Ireland tour through June 13.